In the UK a new law passed at then end of last year and which will take effect this summer effect domain names. The Digital Economy Bill, contains a provision that gives the Britsh Government the ability to intervene in domain name registration disputes and registrations. Under the Bill Secretary of State may intervene in ".uk" domain name registration where there has been a misuse of domain … [Read more...]
Is The Tribune Company Doing Some CyberSquatting?
We couldn't help but notice, especially when one of our readers pointed it out to us, that the Tribune Company, one of those giant "old media" companies and owner of the Chicago Tribune, just registered the domain ChicagoSlate.com. The Domain was registered on just a few days ago on January 10, 2010, well after all the speculation over Apple's new iSlate product hit the news right after … [Read more...]
Yahoo Settles The AA Trademark Case On The Sale Of Keywords To Competitors
According to MediaPost.com, Yahoo has settled a lawsuit bought by American Airlines we reported about in October 2008, for selling PPC advertising to competitors which included one of AA trademarks. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Before settling the American Airlines lawsuit, Yahoo unsuccessfully attempted to have the matter heard in California. Yahoo argued that the … [Read more...]
The Family Of The Author Of Blade Runner Is Not Happy With Google’s Choice Of Nexus One
The family of the the Author of the sci-fi novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" that later became the sci-fi classic Blade Runner says that Google lifted the name of their new smart phone, Nexus One from the book. The book written by Philip K. Dick, was about a private detective tracking down a rogue android, a Nexus 6 model. "Google takes first and then deals with the fallout later," … [Read more...]
Finally A Well Reasoned WIPO Decision Denys The Complaint Of A Trademark Holder Against a Domainer
""All year, we have been citing WIPO decision for being inconsistent and blatantly unfair to domain holders. Finally today as a late Christmas present to domainers we finally have a good decision, not only because the panel ruled in favor of the domain holder but because the panel took the time to very methodically discuss when trademarks will be protected, the circumstances under when domain … [Read more...]
WIPO Says A Parked Page “Is NOT A Legitimate Or Bona Fide Use” In Taking Away A Generic Domain SaveChildren.com Away
In a WIPO decision released today, a sole panelist Harrie R. Samaras, awarded a generic domain name, savechildren.com to the charitable organization, Save the Children. The complainant of course holds a federal trademark for "save the children" but does not hold any mark for "Save Children" In giving the domain to the charity the panelist stated: ""The format of Respondent’s website is … [Read more...]
When It Comes To WIPO & UDRP’s: If You Screw Your Reputation, Your Going To Lose Your Domains
In a decision which should serve as a cautionary tale for all domainers, a LLLL domain was awarded this week to the complainant because of the domain owners reputation and history. For all of you domainers that don't think your reputation or history follow you into a UDRP or WIPO action, this case demonstrates quite clearly that you are sadly mistaken. The case involved the domain CPQD.com, … [Read more...]